GCF Research Awards in Economic Development View(s):The Gamani Corea Foundation (GCF) was established by the visionary economist of Sri Lanka Dr Gamani Corea. Dr Corea saw development-related needs through a balanced interaction between the state, market and civil society. The research awards are aimed at addressing Sri Lanka’s and other developing country’s socio-economic challenges. They are meant to promote examination of the development interests of the Global South, The primary intent of the GCF is to generate knowledge for economic and human development. The GCF awards were a response to the numerous research proposals the Foundations received over the last months after its call for expression of interest (EOIs).

Source: Sunday Times January 04, 2026 12:50 UTC